Re: [ST] fuel pump noise

[George Chacko <chackoge@xxxxxxxxx>]

My '99 Sprint makes this sound when the fuel system pressurizes. If
the weather is cold, the sound continues till the bike warms up. This
can take upto 5 or miles of riding in cold weather. I'm glad that
'some of them do that'. GC


On 12/7/05, RickW <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Since I bought my 2000 Sprint ST in July (6300 miles) I've noticed a
> whining
> or squealing noise when I turn on the key and start the bike. It's
> coming
> from the right side below the seat. I presume it's the fuel pump. At
> the end
> of a ride the noise has quit. <
>
> The noise comes from the fuel pressure regulator and is worse in
> cooler weather. Just ignore it. Mine's been that way for 42k miles
> with no running problems.
>
> --
> Rick in Oregon
> '01 Sprint ST
>
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